La Toya Hankins

Leah Tubman had no way of knowing the informational interview she had in 2008 with the shapely marketing manager would lead to her planning a same-sex Southern wedding, complete with a rabbi and rum cake, seven years later. She and Patricia Goldman may come from different faiths, but their love knows no bounds.<br><br>When the two women meet, they don’t need a Supreme Court decision to fall in love, but thanks to the split June 2015 ruling making gay marriage legal in the United States, they plan to make their interracial mixed love affair official with a fall wedding. It takes an allergy scare and a brunch complete with sex and syrup to bring them close to wedding bliss, but Leah wouldn’t have it any other way.

Challah and Callaloo

As if reading her mind, Patricia said, “Leah, these past months have been so much more than I could have expected when I asked you out that first time. You are so funny, so compassionate, so dedicated to helping out whenever you can. I had almost given up on finding someone who made me feel the way you did, but I’m glad I waited to find you.” Patricia took Leah’s hand. The look she gave was filled with pure joy.


“Now that we have passed that waiting period, which I really didn’t mind, I am hoping we can take our relationship to the next level. The good night kisses have been wonderful, and I love cuddling with you when we stay in. Now I think we need to explore a little bit more.”


Chapter 14